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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 281.07 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 281.07 and 65.61 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 281.07 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/281.07 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 281.07 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 18,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,441.00/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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